Forensic Analysis, Shooting Reconstruction, Less Lethal, Expert Witness
In May 2023, we assisted the Association of Firearm and Tool mark Examiners (AFTE) with some live fire demonstrations of common less lethal platforms.
Pepperball, FN303, ARWEN, 12 gauge and CTS 40mm systems were fired by students into static targets and ballistic media to simulate flight and impact characteristics. As scientists, we must also determine what evidence may remain after an incident for collection and analysis.
Less Lethal Rubber Buckshot
ARWEN 37mm
HK UMP45
Due to the wonderful generosity of #Edgertronic, we borrowed one of their premier high speed video cameras, the SC2+, for an extended time. We were able to do some fantastic experiments and demonstrations related to firearm cycle of fire, bullet impacts, and less lethal weapons. WDF showcased that work at the NTOA conference (National Tactical Officer’s Assocaition) in Orlando, August 2019. Our seminar, “A Holistic Approach of Police Weapons” was presented to an international audience which received great reviews.
Bullet Ricochet
CTS Flash Bang
What does a bullet do as it impacts laminated auto glass? We just got back from the sunny southwest where we assisted Forensic Science Consultants with some windshield experiments for an upcoming workshop at the 2018 AFTE conference. The Edgertronic SC2+ captured some great video of bullet fragmentation.
